House For Sale £750,000
A former duchy of lancaster barn converted to A high standard and benefitting from A large plot in A rural setting
Somerset Barn is one of three barns that were formerly in the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster and converted by highly respected local house builder, Grace Homes. Whilst Somerset Barn is attached to Lancaster Barn it effectively feels detached and is approached over a sweeping gravelled driveway that culminates in an extensive parking area to the side of the barn and in front of the former forge which has been converted into a double garage and separate studio.
This stunning barn conversion enjoys a very private position overlooking its delightful garden which offers a high degree of privacy and protection and the perfect place to both unwind and entertain. Great attention to detail went into the conversion of the original traditional barns with rooms throughout having vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers. The barn was converted with the requirements of modern living in mind with open plan kitchen/dining/family room enjoying wonderful views over the grounds along with four generous double bedrooms. It has a very light and airy feel to it and requires an inspection to fully appreciate all that is on offer.
The front door opens into the entrance hall which leads onto an inner hall that serves the bedroom wing. The cloakroom lies off the hall and adjoining is the vaulted kitchen/dining/family room. French doors allow direct access into the garden and at one end is the bespoke fitted kitchen with a run of base and eye level units with matching island unit with breakfast bar. Fitted appliances in the kitchen include Rangemaster Classic 90 range cooker with five ring gas hob, Bosch dishwasher and Neff microwave and fridge/freezer.
Adjoining the kitchen is the sitting room enjoying a double aspect with French doors opening onto the garden and a wood burner enjoying pride of place in one corner making it a very cosy room during the winter months.
The utility room benefits from a run of fitted units with plumbing for washing machine and dryer. A door reveals a very useful walk-in pantry cupboard with recessed wooden storage shelving to one wall.
The bedrooms are all serviced off the inner hallway with the principal bedroom lying at the far end enjoying a double aspect with views over the garden and kitchen garden with two built-in wardrobes. Adjoining is the well appointed en-suite bathroom with separate tiled shower cubicle and mirrored cabinet above the sink. The remaining three double bedrooms are all vaulted and served by the family shower room of which bedroom four enjoys direct access. At present this bedroom is used as a home office. The airing cupboard houses the pressurised Worcester Bosch hot water cylinder.
Outside
French doors from the kitchen/dining room open onto an Indian stone seating terrace with canvas canopy offering shade. Steps lead down onto a path which open to an extensive area of paving ideally suited to outdoor entertaining.
Lying to the south of the barn is a detached former traditional open fronted forge constructed of brick under a slate roof. The forge has been enclosed and currently provides for two garages with electric up and over doors with the two remaining bays enclosed by patio doors with glazed sidelights and utilised as a studio with a wood burner having pride of place. The studio is flexible in its use from providing home office to gym or party room. Equally it could be converted to provide self-contained accommodation if required.
Garden
The garden gently rises away from the barn to the east with main lawn edged by border with path running along its northern side and allowing access to the kitchen garden which benefits from six raised beds. A circular Indian stone terrace offers an additional seating area and path leads to the greenhouse (excluded but available by separate negotiation). Beyond the greenhouse is a small orchard area featuring dwarf rooted fruit trees including apple, pear, Victoria plum, greengage and nectarine. In the far south eastern corner is a composting area screened by mature hornbeam hedging.
Property information
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage connected. Gas fired combination boiler with under floor heating throughout.
Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband available along with BT superfast broadband and Sky.
Local: Authority: North Northamptonshire Council Tel. Outgoings: Council Tax Band "F"
£2,856.63 for the year 2022/2023
EPC Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold
Somerset Barn is one of three barns that were formerly in the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster and converted by highly respected local house builder, Grace Homes. Whilst Somerset Barn is attached to Lancaster Barn it effectively feels detached and is approached over a sweeping gravelled driveway that culminates in an extensive parking area to the side of the barn and in front of the former forge which has been converted into a double garage and separate studio.
This stunning barn conversion enjoys a very private position overlooking its delightful garden which offers a high degree of privacy and protection and the perfect place to both unwind and entertain. Great attention to detail went into the conversion of the original traditional barns with rooms throughout having vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers. The barn was converted with the requirements of modern living in mind with open plan kitchen/dining/family room enjoying wonderful views over the grounds along with four generous double bedrooms. It has a very light and airy feel to it and requires an inspection to fully appreciate all that is on offer.
The front door opens into the entrance hall which leads onto an inner hall that serves the bedroom wing. The cloakroom lies off the hall and adjoining is the vaulted kitchen/dining/family room. French doors allow direct access into the garden and at one end is the bespoke fitted kitchen with a run of base and eye level units with matching island unit with breakfast bar. Fitted appliances in the kitchen include Rangemaster Classic 90 range cooker with five ring gas hob, Bosch dishwasher and Neff microwave and fridge/freezer.
Adjoining the kitchen is the sitting room enjoying a double aspect with French doors opening onto the garden and a wood burner enjoying pride of place in one corner making it a very cosy room during the winter months.
The utility room benefits from a run of fitted units with plumbing for washing machine and dryer. A door reveals a very useful walk-in pantry cupboard with recessed wooden storage shelving to one wall.
The bedrooms are all serviced off the inner hallway with the principal bedroom lying at the far end enjoying a double aspect with views over the garden and kitchen garden with two built-in wardrobes. Adjoining is the well appointed en-suite bathroom with separate tiled shower cubicle and mirrored cabinet above the sink. The remaining three double bedrooms are all vaulted and served by the family shower room of which bedroom four enjoys direct access. At present this bedroom is used as a home office. The airing cupboard houses the pressurised Worcester Bosch hot water cylinder.
Outside
French doors from the kitchen/dining room open onto an Indian stone seating terrace with canvas canopy offering shade. Steps lead down onto a path which open to an extensive area of paving ideally suited to outdoor entertaining.
Lying to the south of the barn is a detached former traditional open fronted forge constructed of brick under a slate roof. The forge has been enclosed and currently provides for two garages with electric up and over doors with the two remaining bays enclosed by patio doors with glazed sidelights and utilised as a studio with a wood burner having pride of place. The studio is flexible in its use from providing home office to gym or party room. Equally it could be converted to provide self-contained accommodation if required.
Garden
The garden gently rises away from the barn to the east with main lawn edged by border with path running along its northern side and allowing access to the kitchen garden which benefits from six raised beds. A circular Indian stone terrace offers an additional seating area and path leads to the greenhouse (excluded but available by separate negotiation). Beyond the greenhouse is a small orchard area featuring dwarf rooted fruit trees including apple, pear, Victoria plum, greengage and nectarine. In the far south eastern corner is a composting area screened by mature hornbeam hedging.
Property information
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage connected. Gas fired combination boiler with under floor heating throughout.
Broadband: Gigaclear fibre broadband available along with BT superfast broadband and Sky.
Local: Authority: North Northamptonshire Council Tel. Outgoings: Council Tax Band "F"
£2,856.63 for the year 2022/2023
EPC Rating: C
Tenure: Freehold
